R&D- Package Development- Research Specialist, Habitat Care

About the role

Location: MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1. The Opportunity: The Habitat Care team is seeking an R&D Packaging Research Specialist to join P&G Ventures, now part of the Habitat Care business. This role will develop packaging solutions for Habitat Care brands and support the design, development, testing, and implementation of innovative packaging for new products and packaging-led changes. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, the specialist will ensure solutions meet consumer needs, accelerate speed to market, achieve cost targets, and align sustainability and cost-effectiveness goals.

About Habitat Care: Habitat Care is a rapidly growing innovation business focused on creating breakthrough products and experiences that improve everyday life. Combining entrepreneurial agility with world-class research and development capabilities, Habitat Care is building the next generation of consumer solutions through science, technology, and consumer-focused innovation. Our teams work across product, packaging, design, manufacturing, and consumer research to bring new ideas from concept to reality.

Responsibilities

• Developing, executing, and validating packaging tests
• Designing and optimizing rigid containers, cartons, and device-based packaging
• Execute work plans with close attention to quality, timing, safety, and documentation
• Prepare prototypes, samples, study materials, and technical inputs for experiments, consumer research, and project decisions
• Record observations, organize data, and communicate findings clearly and promptly to project teams
• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners to maintain progress against tight timelines
• Build expertise in Habitat Care tools, testing methods, and commercial-readiness processes
• Develop and qualify packaging options that support product protection, consumer use, manufacturing readiness, and business goals
• Work with suppliers, plants, Quality, and R&D partners to address packaging risks and document qualification progress

Skills

• Understands packaging fundamentals, test methods, specification systems, and preferably ArtiosCAD
• Displays project ownership and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Researcher-focused tool capabilities, specification proficiency, and project management skills
• Exposure to multiple brands, experience with research-tool gap assessments
• Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through reliably
• Learns quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and maintains organized documentation
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Key experience areas include package development, material testing, supplier and plant collaboration, package qualification, consumer-use considerations, documentation, and commercialization support

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or higher
• Highly preferred is an associate’s degree in Packaging Science, Chemistry, Biology, or another related technical discipline
• Candidates with 4-year degrees in non-engineering disciplines are welcome to apply
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, processes, and equipment
• Able to work 3-5 days per week in person at our Mason business center location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in E-Commerce